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The Monitor's ViewNext up in curbing corruption: South AfricaLarge protests against corruption could help force President Zuma to resign. South Africa, like many large emerging economies, faces a rising demand for honesty and accountability.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFamine and prayer-inspired activism
A Christian Science perspective: Finding humanitarian and spiritual relief now.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBe filled
A Christian Science perspective: God’s thoughts lift us up.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Americans mean by ‘health’The concept of health has expanded rapidly beyond physical well-being, a survey discovers. More people expect health to be mental, even spiritual. Many industries, such as hotels and hospitals, are responding.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveReason for hope
A Christian Science perspective: Why hope is more than wishful thinking.
The Monitor's ViewEgypt’s example of cross-faith goodwillThe latest ISIS attack on Christians pushes Egyptians to confront their religious tensions. Yet the country’s faith leaders are already ahead in grass-roots reconciliation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe beauty of today
A Christian Science perspective: God's care is a present reality.
The Monitor's ViewWells Fargo’s recovery from a costly scandalThe bank’s board releases an internal probe on the causes for the fake-accounts scandal and concludes that senior executives failed in their ethical management. Solution: Manage with incentives and examples that inspire employees to act rightly.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnity in diversity
A Christian Science perspective: Prayers for unity amid dissension.
The Monitor's ViewTrump’s epiphany on SyriaOnce apparently indifferent to the slaughter in Syria, Trump as president saw more closely the killing of the innocent and knew of his power to prevent it. In a globalized world, such feelings of moral responsibility are new to many, not only an American leader.
America’s other refugeesRegardless of Trump’s policies, it is important to understand why his words resonate – and to acknowledge that, in many cases, the problems they are bringing to the surface point to people who feel left behind.
Global NewsstandWill Trump's border wall suffer the same outcome as GOP health-care reform?, Middle East banks can fight terrorism, Ending rape culture through sex ed, Social media companies must cooperate in investigations, Ganges River ruling may not be a game changerA roundup of global commentary for the April 10, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Institutions versus professionals, cover to cover, helping girlsLetters to the editor for the April 10, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAll I can do is pray
A Christian Science perspective: Relying on prayer for healing and guidance.
The Monitor's ViewIf Trump visits China, here’s what he should seeThe US-China summit in Florida is only the start for redefining a difficult relationship. If President Trump now returns the visit, he should see the future of China – a place that leads in innovation and freedom.
Not settling for ‘good enough’How often, as a society, do we settle for imperfect solutions?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSeeking economic security in uncertain times
A Christian Science perspective: Offering prayers as Britain exits the European Union.
The Monitor's ViewSyria is not a black hole for international lawEven though the conflict in Syria violates so many humanitarian norms, such as the use of chemical weapons, the world can keep supporting the hospitality of nearby countries in hosting Syrian refugees.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying for those in Mosul
A Christian Science perspective: The comforting voice of Truth.
The Monitor's ViewThe quality that may sway France’s electionThe leading presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron, is admired for his listening skills, a trait that young French voters cite as the most important leadership quality.
